The average train between Madrid and Catalonia takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to Catalonia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Madrid and Catalonia. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Catalonia at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Catalonia station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Madrid to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Madrid to Catalonia train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Rodalies de Catalunya and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Catalonia is 469.8 km. The road distance is 608 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.
